Friday, November 1st, 2024

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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents across the Rio Grande Valley, including McAllen's John Marks, are celebrating Halloween with elaborate decorations, inviting the community to join in the festivities. KRGV
- ➤ The McAllen Public Library is holding a trick or treat trail event on Halloween night, offering a festive alternative to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The McAllen Holiday Parade will feature the world's youngest mariachi, Mateo Adalberto Lopez, and a Hello Kitty helium balloon as special guests. Fox Rio Grande Valley
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ McAllen, Texas, is recognized as the city with the lowest cost of living in the United States by Realtor.com, attributing this to low expenses and housing costs along with quality city services. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Progreso police Chief Cesar Solis alleges in an email that he was offered financial incentives by the city manager and school board president to arrest Mayor Hugo Gamboa, alongside other accusations of misconduct within the city's administration. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Texas State Representative Terry Canales opposes Edinburg's traffic plan for commercial trucks and urges TxDOT for a comprehensive study to maintain efficient traffic flow and support regional growth. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Texas Democrats, including Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, rallied in Edinburg to encourage a voter turnout increase of 20,000 over the 2020 elections. ValleyCentral.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A food truck in Texas faces recurring health code violations, contrasting with El Itacate eatery's top performance in health and safety standards. ValleyCentral.com
SHOP NEWS
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David Starr Concert at Los Encinos Ranch
Experience the soulful Americana and blues music of David Starr at a cozy house concert in McAllen.
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Forever Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show
Experience a captivating tribute to the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, featuring humor, energy, and impeccable harmony by Sean Altman & Jack Skuller.
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Mike Salazar Live Performance
Experience the comedic talents of Mike Salazar at the McAllen Performing Arts Center in Texas.
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Build A Thriving Nonprofit Summit
This free virtual summit is designed to help organizations gain invaluable insights on fundraising, board development, and marketing. 7 nonprofit experts will present from November 6 - 8, 2024, 10 am - 1 pm daily.
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Build A Thriving Nonprofit Summit
This free virtual summit is designed to help organizations gain invaluable insights on fundraising, board development, and marketing. 7 nonprofit experts will present from November 6 - 8, 2024, 10 am - 1 pm daily.
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Pedro Garcia 'El Gran Mariachi' Featuring Special Guests
Experience the vibrant sounds of mariachi music with Pedro Garcia and special guests at the historic Cine El Rey Theatre.
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Grupo Fantasma Live in Concert
Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo Fantasma at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg.
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Matte Blvck Live Performance
Experience an exciting live performance by Matte Blvck at Cine El Rey in McAllen, Texas.
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Gipsy Kings Concert featuring André Reyes
Experience an electrifying live performance by the renowned Gipsy Kings, featuring the talented André Reyes at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
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McAllen Transition Fair and Conference
Learn about transition services and resources available for individuals with disabilities at this informative in-person event.
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19th Annual Turkey Trot - 2.2 Mile Walk/Run
Experience the fun of a community-focused 2.2-mile walk/run while supporting the South Texas College Student Food Pantry.
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